Vimal Ravichandran
Summary
Proven leader with a track record of driving sales growth and profitability at Nissi Engineering Pte Ltd. Excelled in operations management and team building, fostering long-term client relationships and leading high-performance teams. Skilled in strategic planning and problem resolution, consistently exceeding targets through innovative business development strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Nissi Engineering Pte Ltd
Singapore
08.2019 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Supervised team of Number construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
Senior Business Development Manager
What to Eat Delivery Pte Ltd
Singapore
07.2014 - 05.2019
- Developed strong relationships with key clients, leading to long-term partnerships and increased loyalty.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive proposals for prospective clients.
- Increased sales revenue by strategically identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Exceeded annual sales targets consistently by cultivating a high-performance team culture focused on results.
- Developed strong relationships with key vendors, negotiating favorable terms for supply contracts that benefited the company''s bottom line.
- Implemented inventory control measures to minimize product waste, contributing to cost savings and operational efficiency.
Business Development Manager
Stamford Raffles College
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
- Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Optimized digital presence by creating engaging content for social media channels aimed at attracting prospective students.
- Contributed to higher retention rates through proactive communication with current students regarding academic progress and available support services.
Market Development Manager
Wissen International Pte Ltd
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Cultivated long-term relationships through focused effort on customer's unique needs and finding best solutions.
- Developed strategy to combat increased competitive presence within territory.
- Participated in monthly training on latest technology trends and products in industry.
- Developed bottom-up forecasting plans for territory, addressing sales goal attainment.
- Enhanced student recruitment results by developing and implementing targeted marketing strategies.
- Spearheaded partnership development efforts with external organizations resulting in new avenues for student sourcing opportunities.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Information Technology
Informatics Education Singapore
08.2008
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Team Player
Languages
Eng
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
General Manager
Nissi Engineering Pte Ltd
08.2019 - Current
Senior Business Development Manager
What to Eat Delivery Pte Ltd
07.2014 - 05.2019
Business Development Manager
Stamford Raffles College
01.2012 - 12.2013
Market Development Manager
Wissen International Pte Ltd
05.2009 - 05.2011
Advanced Diploma - Information Technology
Informatics Education Singapore